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Old Dec 19, 2018 | 06:33 PM
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Hello.
Any other X Crotch Rocket riders here?
Over the years, I've done a lot of bashing. A lot of trash talk. And a lot avoiding the inevitable.....That I was getting old and sore and slow.
I just bought my very first Harley. A 2012 Switchback Dyna with 5k on it. I'm surprising myself every day by how much I like riding it. How practical it is to actually have comfort and storage, etc.
There must be many others also giving up the WAY TOO DAMN FAST lifestyle.
As for me...I'm beginning to understand.
Here's a photo of the Swirchback and the Kawasaki ZX14r that I'm selling

This is a case of not knowing what I was missing this whole time.
I'm 54!
I also cant believe how small the big Kawi is by comparison.
I'm 6'1" 277lbs.
 

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Old Dec 19, 2018 | 06:43 PM
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You have drank the Kool Aid. Bottom up!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2018 | 06:52 PM
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Yep. It’s called growing up... and it happens to all of us sooner or later.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2018 | 07:01 PM
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My Grandma always used to say " You'll never know if you like it until you try it " Congratulations !!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2018 | 07:04 PM
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Congrats on the new scoot. and welcome to the Harley family.

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I was checking out some of the review vids of the Ninja H2 ‘SX’ Supercharged Sports Tourer

This looks like it would be a fun bike to ride.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2018 | 07:06 PM
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Good for you. I couldn’t imagine riding that saki bomb for more than 20 min and i’m The same size as you. Enjoy your new ride.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2018 | 07:13 PM
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Nice looking scooter. I feel that the switchback is one of the greatest looking Harleys offered by MoCo. Nostalgic !!!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2018 | 07:38 PM
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I used to hate avocados...till I actually tried them! Good move.
 
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Its OK we won't judge you, too much! I've had many Kawasakis in my life and they really are awesome motorcycles. You have entered a new world that feels similar yet different.
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Old Dec 19, 2018 | 08:16 PM
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Congrats on the new bike
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